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St. Louis-area dentist charged with threatening 3 judges CLAYTON (AP) — A former St. Louis-area dentist has been charged with threatening three judges involved in his divorce and child custody dispute. Published Dec. 14 2019 @ 12:05am

Doctor argues marriage to teen is defense against child porn ST. LOUIS (AP) — Lawyers for a Missouri doctor who impregnated a 16-year-old Kentucky girl said the doctor’s marriage to the girl is valid and a legitimate defense to child pornography charges. Published Dec. 14 2019 @ 12:05am

Mealy announces Ward 2 council bid Aaron Mealy announced Friday he will run for the open Ward 2 Jefferson City Council seat in the April municipal election. by Emily Cole Published Dec. 14 2019 @ 12:05am

Fitzwater seeking re-election to Ward 4 council seat Ward 4 Councilman Ron Fitzwater announced Friday he will seek re-election for his Jefferson City Council seat in the April municipal election. by the News Tribune [email protected] Published Dec. 14 2019 @ 12:05am

Vogt to run for Ward 1 council seat Hank Vogt announced Friday he will run for the open Ward 1 seat on the Jefferson City Council in the April municipal election. by Emily Cole Published Dec. 14 2019 @ 12:05am

Donation to fund 60 holiday meal for Samaritan Center Staff at the Samaritan Center accepted a donation Friday from Hy-Vee, St. James Winery and Major Brands. Published Dec. 14 2019 @ 12:05am

Cole County History: Suden’s souvenir shares 1891 images of Jefferson City By the end of the 19th century, photographer Frederick Gustav Suden was known best for having an apprentice who became more talented and famous than himself. by Jenny Smith Historic City of Jefferson Published Dec. 14 2019 @ 12:05am

Special committee formed in WWII Kansas City to recruit 30,000 workers Early in World War II, it was revealed many industrial centers in the United States were struggling to provide necessary war materials and products because of a labor pool greatly diminished when thousands of former employees were drafted to serve in the U.S. military. So, a War Manpower Commission was established. by Jeremy P. Amick Published Dec. 13 2019 @ 11:09pm

Missouri departments pitch service improvements in Show Me Challenge As part of friendly competition, several groups of Missouri state employees have come up with ideas to improve service to the state's residents. by Jeff Haldiman Published Dec. 13 2019 @ 11:07pm

Winter weather expected this weekend Missouri Department of Transportation workers will be out treating roads and bridges in advance of a potential winter storm this weekend. by Jeff Haldiman Published Dec. 13 2019 @ 4:15pm

Meadows named CMNI general manager With more than 30 years of experience in the media industry, David Meadows will step in as the new general manager for Central Missouri Newspapers Inc. by Nicole Roberts Published Dec. 13 2019 @ 2:45pm

PHOTO GALLERY: Capitol Nativity Scene 2019 Students spread Christmas cheer on Thursday during the Capitol Nativity Scene event in the Missouri State Capitol Rotunda. Published Dec. 13 2019 @ 1:25pm

Man charged in shooting death of Columbia man at motel A 30-year-old Columbia man has been charged in the shooting death of another man at a motel. by Associated Press Published Dec. 13 2019 @ 1:00pm

Mid-Missouri midwife for mostly Amish, Mennonite patients wins case A judge has ruled that a Missouri midwife and her clinic can continue delivering the babies of its mostly Mennonite and Amish patients. by Associated Press Published Dec. 13 2019 @ 12:55pm

Conservation Department announces 2020 hunting dates for Missouri The Missouri Conservation Commission approved recommendations by the Missouri Department of Conservation on Dec. 13 for upcoming turkey-hunting and deer-hunting season dates. Published Dec. 13 2019 @ 11:45am

Single-vehicle crash injures 1 in Moniteau County An Eldon man was hurt in a one-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon in Moniteau County. Published Dec. 13 2019 @ 10:05am

Holts Summit plans to address problem buildings Holts Summit officials are crafting ordinances with the goal of eliminating dangerous housing around town. by Helen Wilbers Published Dec. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Eugene student charged with inappropriate touching A student at Eugene High School has been charged after a Tuesday incident on a school bus.Caleb McBrearety, 18, is charged with fourth-degree child molestation. Published Dec. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

JC teen takes plea deal in murder case A Jefferson City teenager charged in connection with a November 2018 murder pleaded guilty to one of the charges against him as part of a plea deal. by News Tribune Published Dec. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Three arrested in Miller County drug bust Three people were arrested in Miller County after multi-agency drug operation this week.Deputies along with members of the Mid-Missouri Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force and the Missouri National Guard Counter Drug Unit executed a search warrant in Brumley early Wednesday morning, according to information from the Miller County Sheriff's Department. by News Tribune Published Dec. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Minimum wage to increase in January Bigger paychecks for Missourians earning minimum wage won't arrive in time for Christmas, but an increase to the state's minimum wage will begin at the start of the new year. by News Tribune Published Dec. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Neighbor opposes relocation of East Miller Park A proposed idea to expand the Jefferson City National Cemetery and move East Miller Park across U.S. 50 is receiving some opposition from the community. by Emily Cole Published Dec. 12 2019 @ 11:08pm

An Oral history of 105 years Oral Jones celebrated her 105th birthday Thursday surrounded by three generations of family praising her for how good she looked at her age and raising glasses in a toast. by News Tribune Published Dec. 12 2019 @ 11:07pm